“Why should you only treat yourself well when you go on vacation?” asked Julianna Strickland, the Los Angeles–based founder of Space Camp Organizing.
Here are some easy-to-implement tips from professional organizers:ToiletriesThere are two basic approaches to organizing travel toiletries, be they half-full T.S.A.-approved liquids containers or pilfered hotel shampoos: pre-packing and decanting.
The extras go in a little travel bin — usually under their sink, depending on the storage situation,” said Ms. Strickland, who helps clients, many of whom are avid travelers, organize their homes and offices.
Others might find it helpful, if not cathartic, to decant their toiletries into clearly labeled bins, bags, or divided lazy Susans.
“If you’re someone whose skin-care needs change depending on what you’re doing and where you’re going — say, you travel to a lot of different climates — you’ll benefit from being able to shop your toiletries,” said Ms. Bauer.